'I Was Wrong': Stephen King Apologizes, Deletes False Post About Charlie Kirk 'I Was Wrong': Stephen King Apologizes, Deletes False Post About Charlie Kirk
'I Was Wrong': Stephen King Apologizes, Deletes False Post About Charlie Kirk Stephen King says he got it wrong, and he took it down. In a series of posts on X, the best-selling author apologized for falsely claiming that conservative influencer Charlie Kirk had advocated “stoning gays to death,” acknowledging he failed to fact-check before sharing. On Friday, Sept. 12, King wrote: “I was wrong, and I apologize. I have deleted the post.”  I was wrong, and I apologize. I have deleted the post. https://t.co/v6NOIUGEvS — Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 12, 2025 He added in follow-ups, “I have apologized. Charlie Kirk never advocated stoning gays to dea…
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has touched a nerve across America after he blamed social media for the death of Charlie Kirk and the casual sharing of graphic assassination videos on platforms such as X and TikTok. Cox, speaking to reporters on Friday, Sept. 12, said the videos — dozens of them — that show Kirk's final moments after a rifleman’s bullet struck him are feeding a problem America can’t seem to control. Related: Erika Kirk Posts Emotional Photos Beside Husband's Casket: 'The World Is Evil' “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, …
Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs
Charlie Kirk Murder: Comments Cost These Workers Their Jobs Post the wrong thing about the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, and it could cost you your job. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was assassinated during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, setting off a wave of online reaction—and a swift response from employers across the US.  Within 24 hours, companies began firing or disciplining workers whose posts about Kirk’s killing were deemed celebratory, mocking, or otherwise beyond the bounds of workplace conduct. Documented actions include: MSNBC: Political analyst Matthew Dowd was terminat…
‘Shell-Shocked’ Matthew Dowd Defends On-Air Charlie Kirk Comments, Accuses MSNBC Of Caving ‘Shell-Shocked’ Matthew Dowd Defends On-Air Charlie Kirk Comments, Accuses MSNBC Of Caving
‘Shell-Shocked’ Matthew Dowd Defends On-Air Charlie Kirk Comments, Accuses MSNBC Of Caving Matthew Dowd says MSNBC caved to a “Right Wing media mob” after firing him for on-air remarks during breaking coverage of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s shooting, adding he’s shell shocked by the fallout. In a Substack post published Friday, Sept. 12, the former analyst wrote: “I was terminated from MSNBC for in part saying ‘hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which ultimately lead to hateful actions’ in the midst of the tragic shooting in Utah of rightwing leader Charlie Kirk.” MSNBC has severed ties with Dowd following his commentary during live coverage of Kirk's fatal shootin…
Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency
Fighter Jet Over Pequannock Sparks Speculation Over Trump, Police Say No Emergency A military jet circling over Pequannock Friday morning, Sept. 12, sent residents rushing outside and flooding Facebook with questions. The Pequannock Township Police Department said they were aware of the aircraft around 9 a.m. but emphasized there was no threat to the community. “The Pequannock Police has no knowledge of any emergency situation at this time,” the department wrote on Facebook. “The US military operates on a whole different ‘plane’ than the local police department. If there was anything to be concerned about we would notify our community asap. Please do not call the police d…
Student Sent Nudes By Middle School Teacher In PA: DA Student Sent Nudes By Middle School Teacher In PA: DA
Student Sent Nudes By Middle School Teacher In PA: DA A Connellsville Middle School teacher is accused of sending nude photos to a 14-year-old former student, the Fayette County District Attorney announced on Friday, Sept. 12. Ashley Autumn Mongell, 30, is charged with unlawful contact with a minor and sexual abuse of a child, District Attorney Mike Aubele said. The investigation began last Thursday after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children submitted a Cyber Tip to the Pennsylvania State Police Computer Crimes Unit, according to court documents. Investigators said they uncovered sexually suggestive messages exchanged on Inst…
Cameras Inside Albany School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK' Cameras Inside Albany School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK'
Cameras Inside Albany School Bathrooms Spark Privacy Debate: 'Not Even OK' The recent opening of an Albany charter high school has sparked concern among parents after videos showed surveillance cameras mounted inside student bathrooms. KIPP Capital High School, which opened this fall in Albany, features a modern, open-concept design that includes bathrooms without entry doors and cameras positioned above the sink areas. A TikTok video touring the facility drew attention online, with one woman exclaiming, “I can’t believe that’s really a camera there.” The clip shows ceiling-mounted cameras near the sinks and a large window facing the school’s parking lot. The vi…
Prosecutor Blasts Ex-Mount Laurel Cop Sentenced For Leaking Woman's Nudes Prosecutor Blasts Ex-Mount Laurel Cop Sentenced For Leaking Woman's Nudes
Prosecutor Blasts Ex-Mount Laurel Cop Sentenced For Leaking Woman's Nudes A New Jersey prosecutor delivered a stern warning after a former police officer was sentenced for hacking women’s accounts and leaking their nude photos.  “You cannot hide from us in cyberspace – we are there, too, and we know how to find you,” Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said following the sentencing of Ayron Taylor, 25. Taylor, 25, of Moorestown, who worked as a Mount Laurel police officer, was sentenced in Superior Court in Mount Holly on Thursday, Sept. 5, to 12 years in state prison. The sentence was handed down in accordance with a plea agreement, authorities …
Panthers Fire SUNY Albany Grad Who Mocked Charlie Kirk's Murder In Social Post Panthers Fire SUNY Albany Grad Who Mocked Charlie Kirk's Murder In Social Post
Panthers Fire SUNY Albany Grad Who Mocked Charlie Kirk's Murder In Social Post A communications staffer for the Carolina Panthers has been fired after posting an insensitive message on social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Charlie Rock, a football communications coordinator, was let go following a controversial Instagram post, The Charlotte Observer reports. Rock’s post reportedly featured a photo of Kirk with the caption: “Why are yall sad? Your man said it was worth it …” — a reference to comments Kirk previously made about mass shootings. The caption also included a nod to the Wu-Tang Clan song “Protect Ya Neck.” In a statement released on X, the Pant…
Person Of Interest's Photos In Charlie Kirk Shooting Revealed, Rifle Found With Cultural Terms Person Of Interest's Photos In Charlie Kirk Shooting Revealed, Rifle Found With Cultural Terms
Person Of Interest's Photos In Charlie Kirk Shooting Revealed, Rifle Found With Cultural Terms Investigators have released photos of a person of interest in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The FBI shared two pictures of the man on Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 11. Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck at around 12:10 p.m. MDT during a rally on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The man in the FBI photos is wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses, a black long-sleeve shirt with a US flag design on it, and dark-colored pants. He is seen walking up a staircase in one picture and doesn't appear to have any facial hair. The FBI is offering a reward of up t…
Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event
Who Was Charlie Kirk? College Dropout, Forbes 30 Under 30 Influencer Assassinated At Event Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative political influencer and close ally to President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during an event the Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, officials confirmed. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called Kirk's killing a "political assassination." Who Was Charlie Kirk? Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Kirk attended Wheeling High School and reportedly dropped out of Harper College to pursue activism full-time, CNN reports. Kirk was often heard saying, “If you want to stand out, don’t go to college. It worked for me,” the outlet said. He …
NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say
NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say A New York man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create fake explicit images of people he knew and posting them online. Washington County resident Gary Norton, 35, of Argyle, was arrested Monday, Sept. 8, according to New York State Police. Troopers began investigating Norton in August following a complaint about forged explicit photos posted to a public website without the subjects’ consent. Investigators determined Norton took casual photos of several people he knew from social media, then used AI technology to alter them into intimate images, police said. He allegedly pu…